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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.52, 1,531.07 and 612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.52, 1,531.07 and 612.06 is: 844.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.52 : 1,531.07 = 612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.52/1,531.07 = 612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.52x = 1,531.07 × 612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.52x = 937,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,103.35/1,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.61

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